Referendum Information

"Building Excellence" Referendum Information

Superintendent's Letter to the Public

In an August 1
open letter, the Superintendent explains the needs of the District, the formation of the District's Long Range Facility Plan and the Board of Education's approved vision for a Referendum Plan. In particular, he explains the importance of taking advantage of the current NJDOE aid programs that will fund 28.5% of the project.

Plain Talk

In a Q&A formatted document,
Plain Talk About the Referendum, is an
"everything you ever wanted to know" statement including the scope of the planned construction, the reasoning behind the improvements, construction costs, tax impact, and construction schedule

Community Newsletter

This
newsletter was mailed to all residents of West Deptford
in mid-September 2014. Please
click here
to review the online version.

Back-to-School Information Sessions

The District is making every effort to communicate information regarding the Building Excellence Bond Referendum. Presentations will be made at Back-to-School nights as follows:

High School

Thursday, Sept, 18 at 7:00 pm

Middle School

Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 pm

Oakview School

Wednesday, Sept 17 at 7:00 pm

Red Bank School

Monday, September 15 at 6:30 pm

Green-Fields School

Thursday, Sept 11 at 5:30 pm, 6:05 pm, 7:00
pm, & 7:30 pm

Videos & Slide Presentations

Live Presentations

to your club or neighborhood association are available. Call the Administrative Offices to schedule.

Tax Impact Calculator

Click on the calculator to learn of your average estimated annual Tax Impact from this Referendum by inputting the Assessed Value of your Land & Improvements. See your annual Tax Bill for Assessed Value. The calculator will estimate your average, annual Tax Impact over the 20 years of the Bond using 2014 tax rate information.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Annual School Budget has been kept within the State Cap for the last 3 years.

Flyers & Newsletters

Fast Facts... a one-page flyer highlighting the important facts of the referendum including costs, tax impact, scope of improvements in each school, and schedule.

Voting

Voting will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at regular voting places including:

Districts

Poll Place Name

3, 5, 9, 10, 16

Oakview School

2, 7, 8, 15

Red Bank School

4, 6, 11, 12

Green-Fields School

1, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19

Middle School

You must be registered to vote in this election. Information regarding VOTER REGISTRATION can be found at the New Jersey Division of Elections website at http://www.njelections.org/index.html

Voting is a Right, a Privilege, and a Responsibility

Voter Registration

Voting Registration must be completed at least 21 days in advance of the election date. A Voter Registration application is available at the Gloucester County Clerk's office or on line at:

You must be registered to vote by September 9

Vote By Mail

In New Jersey, any qualified and registered voter can now vote by Absentee Ballot for any election, for any reason. Don't feel like going to the polls? Simply vote by mail. Now there is "no excuse" not to vote! You do not have to be absent from the area on Election Day to vote by mail.